Critical components of industrial-grade wireless devices

For hard-to-wire locations and constantly changing work landscapes with moving equipment and heavy machinery, wireless connectivity is the ideal solution for providing highly flexible and efficient network communication.

However, most industrial applications require a stable and reliable wireless network, and this can only be achieved with industrial-grade wireless devices. Industrial operators using commercial grade wireless devices for mission-critical wireless applications may be getting satisfactory wireless network service, but frequent maintenance and system downtime can add up to a high total cost of ownership.

In this paper, we reveal the many harmful effects commonly found in industrial environments that can quickly disable a commercial grade wireless device and discuss the types of protection an industrial grade wireless device provides to ensure continuous wireless network communication.

Amplicon

Amplicon is a global business with more than 40 years’ experience in manufacturing and distribution, providing the marketplace with a wide range of complex, connected, computer-based measurement and automation systems that can be customised and bundled for easy integration.

Amplicon is a global business with more than 40 years’ experience in manufacturing and distribution, providing the marketplace with a wide range of complex, connected, computer-based measurement and automation systems that can be customised and bundled for easy integration.

As well as the supply and support of market-leading products from external manufacturers, Amplicon manufactures its own brand of high-quality industrial computers under the brand names of Ventrix, Impact, Impact-E, Impact-R and Senses. The company owns an extensive purpose-built EMC and pre-conformance laboratory, using the latest test equipment to ensure all products conform to relevant international standards.

The Amplicon team understands the demands and requirements of supplying equipment to the most demanding of projects. We are experienced in all aspects of approvals and will work to build close individual relationships with customers to deliver high-quality long-term products and technical support.